You're in the middle of the country, so it is pretty damn easy to get to anywhere in the UK (and beyond) with relative ease, whether you're flying, driving, travelling by public transport, or even hitching.
A Young Persons Railcard offers up to one-third off national rail travel for all persons between the ages of 16 and 25, and also to mature students in full-time education.
A card valid for 12 months presently costs a snip at £18, and is available from all major rail stations and selected travel agents. Then all you have to do is find a train that hasn't been cancelled or delayed a week!
National Express coaches also operate a similar scheme for all full-time students and young persons.
The National Express Student Coachcard (full-time students) and Young Persons Discount Coachcard (16-25) cuts up to 30% off fares and costs £9 for one year, and £19 for three. Then you have to negotiate the roadworks on the M6...
Details of Student and Young Persons reduced international travel - from inter-railing to round the world trips - can be obtained from the two major student travel specialists, both of whom boast outlets either actually in or near to all the major campuses across the Midlands: STA Travel and USIT Campus (formerly Campus Travel).
They offer advice on everything from last minute flights, accommodation, insurance and planning journeys.
Naturally, if you are dashing off around the world, Birmingham International Airport is situated just outside the city (rail station - Birmingham International).
Help Lines: Traveline - 0870 608 2 608 National Rail Enquiries - 08457 484950 National Rail - www.nationalrail.co.uk/ Railtrack - http://www.railtrack.co.uk/ (Online interactive timetable) National Express undefined 08705 80 80 80
